by James Ritch | Oct 10, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — Angela Hinman “Angel” Taylor, the former Hallwood town clerk accused of embezzling from town coffers over several years, was indicted Monday by an Accomack grand jury on 65 felony counts. In total, the indictments allege that Taylor, 46, of...
by James Ritch | Oct 9, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – The Cape Charles town council voted for a leash law that will affect all dogs belonging to town residents and visitors, starting Jan. 1, 2020. “I think it’s important to note all of the various, meaningful public input” that contributed to the...
by James Ritch | Oct 8, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — Chincoteague council members voted to buy the circa 1930 firehouse on Main Street Monday night for $600,000 with a plan to seek grants for its restoration and possibly put apartments on the second floor. The building was vacated by the...
by James Ritch | Oct 7, 2019 | Headlines
By Linda Cicoira — Chincoteague Mayor Arthur Leonard and the town council had anticipated discussing a developer’s plans for Inlet View Campground tonight. However, on Sept. 28, that subject was taken off the agenda for the town’s monthly meeting. “Their request...
by James Ritch | Oct 4, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton schools Chief Financial Officer Brook Thomas will speak publicly about a program that would provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students in the county, Thursday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m., in the Northampton High School...
by James Ritch | Oct 4, 2019 | Headlines
By Stefanie Jackson – A valuable resource for small-business professionals and budding entrepreneurs is coming to Exmore, a town at the crossroads of Accomack and Northampton counties. It’s called a “business incubator,” and it’s part of the Eastern Shore’s economic...